Senior Controls Engineer: Technical Lead for Automation

LVI Associates; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 131,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

PTO & Health Coverage

Career Growth into Senior Technical

Exposure to Advanced Robotics, Vision,

MES and Custom Automation Projects

Job summary

LVI Associates in Ohio is seeking a Principle Controls Engineer (Technical Lead) to lead automation projects on site in Van Wert. The role involves design, development, and integration of PLC, robotics, and vision systems, plus mentoring engineers and interfacing with customers throughout execution.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience in automation, multi-robot platforms, and strong project leadership skills to drive turnkey projects from concept to startup.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in controls engineering; 10+ years preferred.
• Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to adapt to priorities.
• Expert-level automation and logic controller platforms.
• Expert-level vision system development and implementation.
• Experience across multiple robot platforms.
• Strong project management and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead controls projects from concept to startup.
• Develop PLC, robotics, and vision system solutions.
• Design controls architecture and industrial networks.
• Support MES and data collection system integration.
• Lead and mentor junior controls engineers.
• Support project quoting and estimating.
• Drive commissioning, troubleshooting, and debug activities.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical teams on turnkey projects.
• Travel to customer sites for installation and training.
• Interface with customers throughout project execution.

Skills

Automation experience

Project management

Mentoring

Analytical problem-solving

Communication

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

PLC platforms

Robot platforms

Vision systems

Job description

LVI Associates in Ohio is seeking a Principle Controls Engineer (Technical Lead) to lead automation projects on site in Van Wert. The role involves design, development, and integration of PLC, robotics, and vision systems, plus mentoring engineers and interfacing with customers throughout execution.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience in automation, multi-robot platforms, and strong project leadership skills to drive turnkey projects from concept to startup.